Belfast Business Info

08/08/2025

Unleash Your Sales Power – launch event
Tuesday 12 August from 10am – 12 noon

Come along to our free information session on Tuesday 12 August from 10am to 12 noon to hear how ‘Unleash Your Sales Power’ can help you to boost your confidence, sharpen your skills and take your sales to the next level.

Reserve your spot today at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ignite-your-sales-official-launch-event-tickets-1556012578509

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05/08/2025

Do you have a bold business idea ready to be pitched? This is your moment!

Enter The Ultimate Pitch and you could win:
✅ Up to £6,000 in funding
✅ Tailored business mentoring and support
✅ The chance to pitch on a regional stage

Applications OPEN NOW:
https://go-succeed.com/theultimatepitch/

11/07/2025

Belfast City Council are delighted to be supporting the Best New Business Award category at the 2025 Belfast Chamber Business Awards!

Think your team has what it takes to win? Entries now open👇

www.belfastchamber.com/awards

04/07/2025

We are delighted to welcome our latest supporters to the Belfast Business Promise.

The Belfast Business Promise accreditation scheme includes three different levels. Supporter status shows a commitment to working towards five pledges, representing best practice standards in:

-providing good jobs
-prompt payment
-recruitment
-supporting the local and social economy
-environmental sustainability

To find out more about the and to register your organisation, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businesspromise

04/07/2025

🕐There is still time to submit an expression of interest for the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Call 5 - Closing next Friday 11 July.

The funding aims to support companies interested in transforming their business through advanced digital technologies.

Check out the details below and at https://dtff.co.uk/ to find out more and submit your EOI.

Planning to submit an EOI for DTFF Call 5?

Start with the right tools.

The DTFF website has everything you need to make a strong first step, including:

📖 Applicant guidance and FAQs
💡 Case studies from funded businesses
🧭 Digital Transformation Plan support
🔧 Tech crib sheets explaining what’s eligible

Whether you’re just getting started or already drafting your plan, make sure you’ve explored what’s available.

📌 EOI closes Friday, 11 July at 12 noon
🔗 https://dtff.co.uk/apply-now/

03/07/2025

A fantastic morning yesterday at the Belfast City Council Co-operative Business Showcase in celebration of International Co-operative Day.

Local co-operatives exhibited their products and services, and stories were shared about the importance of co-operatives to our social economy and the impact they have on our city.

Josephine from Belfast Cleaning Society, Tiziana from Co-operative Alternatives and Gareth from Boundary Brewing were among those sharing their experiences and expertise with up and coming entrepreneurs considering a co-operative model.

To find out more about the support we offer for those thinking about starting a co-operative visit: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/business-and-investment/city-for-business/social-economy

02/07/2025

🔹 Test your Trade at St George's Market this summer 🔹

If you are a new local business looking for support to test your products with customers, the test your trade opportunity could be perfect for you.

Businesses or individuals receiving assistance through our various business support services including Go Succeed have the chance to test their product or service up to six times for free.

Hear from Mark at GameCon to find out about his experience and how reaching new customers at the market has helped to grow his business.

To find out more and register your interest visit: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businessstart

30/06/2025

Don't miss out on the Co-operative Business Showcase this Wednesday 2 July at St George’s Market, 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Book your tickets now for this free event in celebration of International Co-operatives Day: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Events/Co-operative-Business-Showcase

🎉Book your tickets now and come along to our Co-operative Business Showcase🎉

In celebration of International Co-operatives Day, we are hosting a Co-operative Business Showcase at St George’s Market on Wednesday 2 July 2025, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Be inspired and see displays from several co-operative businesses, listen to speakers from across industries and watch a panel discuss the impact of co-operative business on our social economy.

This event would be of particular interest for aspiring entrepreneurs, local co-operative members, community leaders, students and educators, policy makers and public sector professionals.

Come along for a day of networking, learning and community spirit.

You must register to attend: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Events/Co-operative-Business-Showcase

30/06/2025

Some fantastic events coming up this week from Go Succeed NI to help you if you are starting a business or want to grow your existing business.

Info below. To book a space on any of the Go Succeed NI events visit: https://go-succeed.com/events/

26/06/2025

Want to grow your established business but need some help?

We can support you to make it happen with a range of services including:

🔹mentoring in key business areas
🔹help with exploring new customer markets
🔹networking and masterclasses

For more information and to get in touch visit: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/growyourbusiness

25/06/2025

💻Freelance Fridays at Innovation Factory, Belfast

No need to book – just show up and enjoy a vibrant co-working space for FREE every Friday!

Suitable if you are a freelancer, remote worker or just need a change of scenery.

Check out the details ⬇️

Looking for a chill spot to work on Fridays?

Join us for Freelance Friday - open to freelancers from 8:30am to 5pm.

No sign-up - just show up, grab a seat, and do your thing 💼☕

Come hang out and get stuff done — we’ll save you a spot!

19/06/2025

🎉Book your tickets now and come along to our Co-operative Business Showcase🎉

In celebration of International Co-operatives Day, we are hosting a Co-operative Business Showcase at St George’s Market on Wednesday 2 July 2025, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Be inspired and see displays from several co-operative businesses, listen to speakers from across industries and watch a panel discuss the impact of co-operative business on our social economy.

This event would be of particular interest for aspiring entrepreneurs, local co-operative members, community leaders, students and educators, policy makers and public sector professionals.

Come along for a day of networking, learning and community spirit.

You must register to attend: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Events/Co-operative-Business-Showcase